On the Thomson Longreach, Queensland, Australia
By Tassie Trekkers on 30-Nov-18. Waypoint GA12390

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Type: Traditional
Container: Micro
Coordinates: S23° 24.227' E144° 13.271' (WGS 84)
  55K 215999E 7409043N (UTM)
Elevation: 183 m
Local Government Area: Longreach

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Description

A cache before you cross the Thomson River into Longreach

 

On the Thomson

 

 

The Thomson River is a perennial River that forms part of the Lake Eyre Basin, and is

3,500 Klms in length. You will cross this river as you travel into Longreach from Winton.

 

Plenty of parking available 

 

 

Cache is tubular and contains log sheet only please bring your own pen

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Fvta - Fubhyqre urvtug- fbhgurea cbfg
ROT 13: ABCDEFGHIJKLM
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Logs

22-Oct-24
We've found ourselves with an extra day so decided to make a quick trip to Winton. As this cache was on our way we stopped to sign the log. Thans for another cache in this area Tassie Trekkers. All was quiet in this rest area today.
 
19-Sep-23
Found It!
After failing to find the other cache in this rest stop, I wandered over here and found this one easily!
TFTC
 
17-Sep-23
We are off on a trip to the Birdsville Races and then across to Queensland - the plan is for about 6 weeks of travel - all going well.

Week 1 we have travelled from Portland to Farrell's Flat near Clare.
Week 2 was Clare to Port Augusta.
Week 3 Port Augusta to Birdsville.
Week 4 Birdsville to Aramac
Day 37 and we are in Longreach for QOGM. Today is the first day and we headed out to start some of the trails. All caches along the trail were found - some too quite a bit of looking though,

Thanks for contributing to our holiday Tassie Trekkers
 
14-Sep-23
Found accidently while looking for a nearby cache... tftc
 
12-Sep-23
I have replaced this one at the posted
co ordinates. The GC.COM cache that was also at this sign has been moved a good distance west if this sign.
 
11-Sep-23
Attending the QOGM 2023 event at Longreach.
Caching in the company of Rock-hopper.
Cache found in the expected area, within a reasonable time, without difficulties.
Cache in good condition.
TNSL TFTC
 
01-Aug-23
This one has been removed in confusion with an archived GC hide and the placement of a NEW GC hide for QOGM 2023.
I will replace this one when I arrive in Longreach on the 12th September. Clan MinotaurClan Minotaur
 
10-Jul-23
I chased some GCA caches close by.

Then I managed to put a smiley on this one too.

Think there may be some confusion here now.

Seems to be a new GC cache in this spot too!!

TFTC Very Happy
 
27-Aug-22
Great Northern escape 2022 Day 142. Barcaldine Day 1. With no pressing targets in mind today, I decided to do a day trip to Longreach, so I could visit a few caches and say I drove that far as well as went on the train. A short stop at Illfracombe on the way home made for a fun day out in the warmer than the last few days.

I could see the cache, but it would not come out. A new skin has been added to the sign with tek screwed runners put at the bottom. I had to undo one a bit to get the container free. It is all good now for the next finder.

Thanks for the cache Tassie Trekkers
Albida
 
18-Jul-22
Found and replaced! thanks
 
11-Jul-22
Checked on cache today, replaced container log sheet OK.
 
18-Jul-21
Whilst travelling outback QLD collected all and everything I could, staying in Longreach with friends.
 
18-Sep-20
found
 
28-Jul-20
Haha... that's a sign with some outback humour. I didn't notice the name of the place where the beer's colder than a mother-in-law's kiss but I reckon it'd have to be fairly chilled. TFTC Tassie Trekkers.
 
11-Oct-19
Heading the long way home after 9 nights in Blackall Qld for QOGM 2019.
Thanks for placing this cache for us to find. GC caches are a few far and between on these outback roads.
 
09-Sep-19
Found on our way into town. TFTC SL
 
09-Sep-19
Our final stop on the way in today ended with another smilie. Thanks Tassie Trekkers. Cache is in good condition and now carries my name.
 
23-Jul-19
Travelling from A (our home in WA) via the Savannah Way to B, now sadly
 
22-Sep-18
(FTF). Drove out and there was enough room to park a Jumbo jet here in this spot. Parked and walked down to the sign. Quick find. All good.
TFTC TASSIE TREKKERS Clan MinotaurVery Happy
 
31-Aug-18
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